[Toward a more resistant resin, more economical and better suited to conditions in developing countries].

The breakage of prosthesis constructed in polymethacrylate resin is a reality in daily practice. Several solutions have been proposed to overcome this problem. Thus, the reinforcement of resin with carbon fibre improved greatly the mechanical properties, notably the fatigue strength.

[Composite materials, carbon fiber-resin: a solution to the problem of aging of denture bases of removable prostheses].

The growing age of resin prosthesis is a worry for dentists, and chiefly for patients. Their reinforcement with carbon fiber appears to be a solution that frankly improves their life expectancy.

[Implant-supported complete denture].

Total toothlessness too lately or wrongfully compensated remain at the origin of prosthetic problems often difficult to solve through conventional prosthesis. We shall explain the importance of implantology in this type of medication. After presenting the different solutions brought by the importance in the rehabilitation of toothless maxilla we shall describe the process of making a supra-implanted lower maxilla prosthesis.

[Removable prosthesis: masticatory efficiency].

The late consultation in odontology often leads to tooth extraction. This negligence, in a long term, will cause complete toothlessness. This state of invalidity will be compensated by prosthesis.

Development of a synthetic bolus using silicone elastomer for the study of masticatory efficiency.

Statement Of Problem: Masticatory efficiency has been proposed as an outcome measure for prosthetic rehabilitation. However, no standardized method is available for this type of assessment.

Purpose: This study developed a normalized synthetic test food with reproducible physical and rheologic properties.